Letter to R A Grierson from J M Barrie, 31 December 1924

Letter written by J M Barrie to R A Grierson, Dumfries Town Clerk, thanking him with regard to the presentation of his Freedom of Dumfries Burgess Ticket.   Holograph manuscript letter, written on one side with the address pre-printed at the top.   Transcription:   31 Dec 1924   Dear Mr Grierson I have just returned from the country and find the casket and Burgess Ticket awaiting me, all safe.  I thank you once again for your great kindness to me in Dumfries, which helped to make my visit a very happy and memorable one to me. Yours Sincerely   J M Barrie
Object no :
DMDO012n
Collection :
J.M Barrie
Creator :
J M Barrie
Place of Production :
Adelphi Terrace House, Strand, London WC2
Dimensions :
width 139mm, height 180mm
Materials :
paper
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:0199.113
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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